Brock Major Research Papers: Recent submissions

This qualitative study sought to identify how postsecondary institutions and non-profit
organizations can work together to best support the needs of students from refugee
contexts, particularly at a time when global ...

This portfolio of learning was created to provide suggestions for improving student
learning and achievement in elementary mathematics in the province of Ontario. The
ideas and conclusions provided came from the combination ...

The peer feedback process is an effective and engaging literacy activity used to support
student writers learning from each other. This study used qualitative research methods to
investigate the potential impact of the ...

This study examined three disciplines; Ontology of Language (OoL), Human Resources Development (HRD), and Transformative Learning Theories. The purpose was to find connections between the three topics in the Adult Learning ...

Many school districts have encouraged movement from traditional classrooms and teaching strategies to strategies that employ the Internet and educational technology (Ed Tech). The transition to Internet-based Ed Tech has ...

University readiness is a crucial issue in 21st-century education, and it is the responsibility
of the secondary school curricula to lay the foundation that thoroughly equips students
with the knowledge and skills to be ...

The purpose of this project was to examine how ESL teachers teach pragmatics to new immigrants preparing to work in Canada, and to develop a practical resource to assist in the delivery of pragmatic linguistic material. ...

This major research paper is a narrative account of Makerspaces and my experiences as a teacher who has embraced this pedagogy. Educational reformers are calling for a dramatic shift in educational practice to meet the ...

This study explored teachers’ knowledge of ADHD, levels of satisfaction with strategies
to successfully teach students with ADHD in the classroom, and familiarity with related
resources and policy. Participation was ...

This research project explored brain-based topics as they related to adolescents including diet, exercise, memory, sleep, emotions, and structures and functions of the brain. Research into these topics was used to develop ...

Studies have shown an increase in mental illness among school-aged children, and schools do not provide adequate programming to meet the emotional needs of children and youth. Mindfulness is defined as present moment ...

This study aims to gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of the Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) system in Ontario by examining the perspectives of four retired administrators: three retired Principals, and ...

Memoir is a genre of writing often overlooked as a valuable pedagogical tool. Through employing qualitative research and methods, this study explored the potential benefits of teachers introducing memoir in their classrooms. ...

The effect that higher education has on the quality of a childcare setting is currently unknown. Early et al. (2007) suggest that higher education may not be affecting the quality of care in a childcare setting because the ...

Caring for the mental health and well-being of students in order to increase student academic success is gaining more attention from schools in recent years. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a way educators are ...

Go Girls: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, A Specialized Yoga Handbook For Mentors is designed for mentors to implement a specialized yoga practice into each mentoring session as a way to enhance adolescent females' ...

This qualitative study explored how elementary school teachers negotiate common challenges associated with the implementation of project-based learning (PJBL) when enacting this strategy in an integrated, mathematics and ...

This study examines the relationship between institutional branding and reports of on-campus sexual violence at Ontario Higher Education (HE) institutions with a focus on Brock University. Using a document analysis of 3 ...

China has become the largest source of international students moving to western countries including the USA, the UK, Australia, and Canada (OECD, 2016). Research on international students’ motivation to study abroad provided ...